Persian Tabriz Village Rug - 4.45 x 0.78 Balouchi

Persian Tabriz Village Rug - 4.45 x 0.78 BalouchiTabriz is situated in north western Iran, in the province of Azerbaijan, and is the capital of a very important carpet weaving region. The town is over 1000 years old and even centuries ago it was famous as a cultural centre. The Tabriz carpets are of very good quality, finely knotted and made of strong lustrous wool. There are old carpets in private homes, used for years, which are still in excellent condition, and the colours have kept their

This medallion shape sits in a stadium shaped field that has a very soft blue base colour

a rich burgundy is usually the predominant one and some other common colors are different shades of blue

It is a central medallion carpet with an explosion of floral motifs everywhere

Qom  rugs (or Qum

Kashan was a major centre in the garment trade

This is a magnificent carpet from the city Heriz

Lovely contrast in shades of colour with charming use of shades and tones of the colours green and blue/grey

somewhat resembling kilim

with reddish-brown

The  focal point of this carpet is certainly the vase and flowers that sit just south of the actual centre

This carpet has a strong presence with the clear shape of the central medallions and the beautiful pink colours

Najafabad rugs originate from Najafabad